word
Decline
Dih-KLYN
/dɪˈklaɪn/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
decline
Dictionary meaning
A downward slope or bend.
Examples
- I declined to join the group on a hike.
- The roof declines here.
Synonyms: fall
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Decline” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction